AP speeds up Vijayawada metro project

Following the unsuccessful partnership with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the Vijayawada metro project, the Amaravati Metro Rail Corporation (AMRC) has picked France-based Systra Group to make the proposed Light Metro Rail a reality. AMRC has finished evaluation of the bids filed by five global players recently whereby out of the firms which participated in the bidding for preparation of the DPR, Systra Group filed the lowest bid and agreement will be signed in the next fortnight. The global consultant will now prepare the detailed project report (DPR) of the project, which would be the first one in the country to have an international consultant, managing director, AMRC, NP Ramakrishna Reddy said. Systra specializes in conceiving modern light rail projects as it is involved in designing and operation of light rail transits in more than 40 towns and cities across the world, a senior official from AMRC said.